Kevin Bakhurst appears guarded as Media Minister defends personal time

Director General Kevin Bakhurst has said he no longer wants to talk about Ryan Tubridy and has not spoken to him since he made the decision that he would not be returning to RTÉ

Mr Bakhurst said he has had “detailed discussion” about a number of reforms needed at the State broadcaster with the Government. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

RTÉ’s director general Kevin Bakhurst has said he no longer wants to talk about Ryan Tubridy and has not spoken to him since he made the decision that the former Late Late host would not be returning to the airwaves.

Mr Bakhurst also has said he has begun speaking to top presenters about reducing their salaries and their reaction “varies” depending on which presenter he talks to.